Netflix announces that beginning on 1st February, 21 films from Studio Ghibli, the Academy Award-winning Japanese art house, will be made available on the service globally (excluding US, Canada, Japan), through distribution partner Wild Bunch International, as part of the company’s continued efforts to grow its best-in-class library of animated films.
This expansive catalogue of Studio Ghibli films will be subtitled in 28 languages and dubbed in up to 20 languages. This partnership will enable fans in the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America to enjoy beloved classics, such as Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Arrietty, Kiki’s Delivery Service, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, among others, in their native languages.
Below is the release schedule for Studio Ghibli films on Netflix:
February 2020
- Castle in the Sky (1986)
- My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
- Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)
- Only Yesterday (1991)
- Porco Rosso (1992)
- Ocean Waves (1993)
- Tales from Earthsea (2006)
March 2020
- Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
- My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999)
- Spirited Away (2001)
- The Cat Returns (2002)
- Arrietty (2010)
- The Tale of The Princess Kaguya (2013)
April 2020
- Pom Poko (1994)
- Whisper of the Heart (1995)
- Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
- Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea (2008)
- From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
- The Wind Rises (2013)
- When Marnie Was There (2014)
The Perfect Ice Cream to Pair while you watch
As though the world didn’t already recognize the euphoric pairing of Netflix and a pint of Ben & Jerry’s… the two have made it official with a new original flavour.
Announcing Netflix & Chilll’d – an ice cream as carefully curated as your Netflix watch list! This new delight is an indulgent production starring peanut butter ice cream, sweet & salty pretzel swirls & fudge brownies – the perfect pint to accompany all your favourite shows.
Netflix & Chilll’d will be available on supermarkets, convenience stores, and online retailers island-wide starting March 2020, and each pint will retail at $13.90.
With a spoon and remote on your hand, while watching your favourite childhood animated films, there’s nothing but euphoria for you.